Nautilus Support has trouble against Vel'Koz (46.6% win rate) based on 770 games. This is a tough matchup for Nautilus players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nautilus Support vs Vel'Koz Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Nautilus dominates the meta (3rd most popular, 9.4% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Vel'Koz (2.9% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Aftershock + Shield Bash combination (63.6% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Kaenic Rookern, Knight's Vow, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 46.6% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Nautilus's superior warding (0.98 wards/min, 6th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Outclassed across the board: Vel'Koz leads in both matchup win rate (53.4%) and damage (858 vs 394/min). Nautilus must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Nautilus maintains better KDA (2.40, 33rd place vs 40th for Vel'Koz), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A |
| 46.6% | Matchup Winrate | 53.4% |
| 48.91% | Role Winrate | 51.05% |
| #40 | Winrate Rank | #15 |
| 9.4% | Pickrate | 2.9% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 294 | Gold per Minute | 343 |
| 0.98 | Wards per Minute | 0.88 |
| 394 | Damage per Minute | 858 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Nautilus deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Vel'Koz deals primarily magic damage (72.69%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Nautilus is superior vision control (ranked 6th among supports) (versus 28th for Vel'Koz), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 versus 2.4) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Nautilus player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Vel'Koz player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
+8 Ability Haste
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
After immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 35 + 80% of…
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deal…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
